‘Justice League’: Jason Momoa On Zack Snyder’s Influence On Aquaman

Zack Snyder may have stepped away from the production of Justice League, but his impact can be felt throughout the film. Just ask Aquaman himself, Jason Momoa.

In an interview with Total Film, Momoa discussed what he thought when family tragedy struck and Snyder needed to take on a more limited role in the making of the film:

“When something happens like that, I really couldn’t give two s**** about the movie. Zack is someone who kind of saved my life. This opportunity to be where I am is all because of him. So if you like Aquaman, you can pretty much thank Zack Snyder instantly, because none of it would’ve come true if it weren’t for him.”

It sounds like Momoa is truly grateful for the opportunities Snyder gave him. He goes on to say how in shock he was when he was first approached by Snyder and pitched his unique take on the character:

“I was in shock because I know what Aquaman originally looked like. [Snyder] really liked what I did with Game of Thrones, and he really wanted someone who’s a bit of an outlaw. someone who’s an outsider, you know, or half and half. He knew that I was from Hawaii and raised in Iowa.”

Finally, Momoa talked specifically about how the iconography of this incarnation of Aquaman is different because it was Snyder’s vision to make this character truly unique:

“Zack [director Zack Snyder] had the idea to put the tattoos everywhere and everyone wanted him to have a little bit of blonde in the hair. I just wanted him to have the Van Gogh green-colored eyes, where you can kind of get lost in them. You’re scared by it, but you’re drawn in. We put the contacts in, and I was like, wow. It’s kind of scary, but hopefully not too scary.”

Fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s selfless act, Bruce Wayne enlists the help of his newfound ally, Diana Prince, to face an even greater enemy. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to find and recruit a team of metahumans to stand against this newly awakened threat. But despite the formation of this unprecedented league of heroes—Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman, Cyborg and The Flash—it may already be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.

5 Things That ‘Justice League’ Needs To Deliver On

Over the last few years, Warner Bros. and DC have surprised and entertained audiences with their big screen adaptations of their iconic heroes, starting with Man of Steel in 2013. They have set a path for these films, which has led to something big on the horizon. Justice League is set to hit theaters this November and it’s going to be massive. This is the culmination of all the DC Extended Universe films coming together for the first time and there is a lot riding on this project.

Justice League is going to be a thrilling event for sure and there are many things that need to be done right so that both comic fans and general audiences can equally enjoy and embrace this film. There are several things that Warner Bros. and DC have to deliver on when this film is released and it’s a perfect time to discuss which of these elements need to be shown the most.

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